Definition

Having a muddy or swampy quality; covered in mud.

Example

After the heavy rain, the path became miry and difficult to walk on.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how miry the path was after the rain?

Yeah, I almost slipped when I walked through it!

I thought my shoes would get ruined in that miry mess.

Same here! I had to clean them for ages afterward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Miry** → The word 'miry' originates from Old English 'myrig', meaning muddy or wet. It describes something that is full of mire or mud.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place that is 'muddy' or 'wet' — that's what 'miry' means, reflecting its Old English roots.

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